Read the PDF cover-to-cover. Do not take notes yet. Focus on narrative: Why did the Industrial Revolution start in Britain?
The book is massive in volume and covers a vast timeline, generally from the Renaissance/Enlightenment period to the late 20th century (Post-World War II).
B.V. Rao’s World History is distinct from other popular textbooks like Norman Lowe or Arjun Dev. While Norman Lowe focuses heavily on the "Mastering" aspect (events, facts, and puzzles) and Arjun Dev provides a very concise narrative, B.V. Rao adopts a more academic and analytical approach.
The book is structured to trace the evolution of human civilization not just through dates, but through the evolution of ideas, socio-economic structures, and political ideologies. It is particularly favored by students who have History as their Optional subject because it provides depth that general guidebooks lack.